Cheddar Bay Biscuit Egg Breakfast Casserole Recipe
A savory and hearty Cheddar Bay Biscuit Egg Breakfast Casserole featuring a buttery cheddar biscuit base topped with a flavorful egg mixture, turkey bacon, and green onions. Perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mixture:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
For the Egg Mixture:
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Dough: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fork to combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and buttermilk until a soft dough forms. Press this dough evenly into the prepared baking dish as the biscuit base.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and onion powder until well blended. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled turkey bacon, and chopped green onions, if using, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the biscuit base in the baking dish. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top has a beautiful golden color. Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving to allow it to set further.
Notes
- Cold butter is essential for creating a flaky biscuit texture.
- Using buttermilk adds a slight tang and helps tenderize the biscuit base.
- Turkey bacon adds a lower-fat alternative to traditional bacon but can be substituted with regular bacon if preferred.
- Green onions add fresh flavor but are optional.
- Allow the casserole to cool slightly before cutting to ensure neat slices.
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